"My goal is to finally realize my dream of opening a tailoring shop and purchasing a sewing machine, which has been on hold for years due to financial constraints. Having completed a tailoring course, I'm eager to utilize my skills to not only fulfill my passion but also generate income to support my family. To achieve this aspiration, I've been saving and I will continue to save a portion of my income and plan to make my dream a reality by establishing my own business by the end of this year."

"My primary goal is to provide a stable and secure home for my six children after my husband and I separated, leaving me with the sole responsibility of their upbringing. Currently, we are living under my parent's roof, and I believe that building our own house is essential for our long-term well-being. To achieve this goal, I am committed to commencing construction by the end of this year. I have made a financial plan to save at least $20 from my monthly transfers towards this endeavor."

"My goal is to fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a farmer, specifically focusing on green gram cultivation given the favorable climate and soil conditions in our region,. Despite financial limitations being a longstanding obstacle, I am determined to overcome them. I am planning to comence on this farming venture and aim to have everything prepared by the onset of next year's long rains. To ensure the realization of this goal, I am committed to setting aside a portion of my resources and diligently working towards making my dream of becoming a successful green gram farmer a reality."

"My goal is to buy my own sewing machine and set up a tailoring shop after completing my tailoring course by the end of this year. I joined the tailoring school after finishing high school, and witnessing my family's financial struggles, I've been driven by the desire to provide them with a stable source of income. To achieve this, I am diligently saving a portion of my monthly transfers, determined to invest in the necessary equipment and launch my own tailoring business, ultimately improving my family's quality of life and securing our future."

"My primary goal is to transition from my current small, electricity-deprived tailoring stall to a permanent shop equipped with electricity, which would enable me to enhance the efficiency of my tailoring services by utilizing both manual and electric machines. Moreover, this transition would alleviate the constant worry of my machines being stolen during the nightly moves, providing a more secure work environment. To accomplish this, I am determined to save a portion of my earnings and explore additional income streams, such as selling some of the chickens I have, in order to accumulate the necessary funds for this significant improvement in my business infrastructure."

"My primary goal is to expand my current business of selling second-hand clothes by diversifying into the shoe-selling market. Over time, I have been diligently setting aside a portion of my profits every month to accumulate enough capital for this expansion. As part of my strategy, next month, I plan to invest $60 to kickstart the shoe-selling aspect of my business. This goal reflects my commitment to growing my business and meeting the evolving needs of my customers, ultimately aiming for a more successful and sustainable venture in the world of second-hand fashion."

"My primary objective is to establish a thriving retail shop, a venture that holds immense significance for my family's well-being. As the sole breadwinner responsible for providing for my family of eight, I am committed to creating a sustainable source of income. I have begun saving towards this endeavor and aim to open the retail shop by mid-next year, with a budget of $100,000."

"I liked how dedicated GiveDirectly was to maintaining fairness throughout the enrollment process. Discrimination was not practiced there, which is common in other groups. I felt respected and included as a result of this equitable approach."

"I hope to have sold my cows to get more."

"In the coming years, I am determined to revive a dairy cow project that I once embarked on but unfortunately had to abandon due to the devastating effects of drought, which led to the loss of my cows from hunger. However, with the recent developments, especially having successfully fenced my land, I see a renewed opportunity to reestablish this project. I plan to utilize the land by planting grass and taking measures to preserve it to ensure a stable source of feed for the dairy cow, even during drought seasons. This strategic approach will safeguard the cow's well-being and allow me to benefit from consistent milk production. I aspire to use the proceeds from the milk to provide the best possible education for my child, who is soon to join school."